Outrageous uniform

 William Heath (London 1795-1840) Hussars of the Russian Imperial Guard signed with initials 'WH pinxit' (lower centre) oil on canvas 62.2 x 46.3cm

Life-Guard Lancer Regiment on Manoeuvres by Carl Friedrich Schulz 1848

 Completed in 1848, the painting depicts Grand Duke Mikhail Pavlovich Life-Guard Lancer Regiment in Poland during the campaign of 1831. Tsar Nicholas I was a great collector of military paintings, and Carl Friedrich Schulz was among his favourite artists in the genre.

Russian Grenadiers 1870s-80s

 

Adolf Jebens Russian Soldiers 1848

 

Thanks to Scott for finding this. See more at 

Military of the Russian Empire by Adolf Jebens

Union of Salvation - Trailer 2019 and full movie

 Epic Russian film. Thanks to David W for finding this, Wiki

After the complete defeat of Napoleon's army, the Russian Empire became the first power in the world. Now everything seems possible. Young soldiers and their commanders are confident that equality and freedom will come from Europe to Russia here and now. To do this, they are willing to sacrifice everything - status, wealth, love, life ... and the country.

Full movie with subtitles 

The uniform and equipment of a Russian soldier.

 Today's anniversary is the battle of Inkerman so to ring the changes here is an illuminating feature on the Russian soldier's kit. It's in Russian but I think it is interesting nevertheless. 

Red Army by Engineer Basevich

Fantastic figures. I must get some - available from the same place as the post below.

Crimean War of 1853-56 / Defense of Sevastopol 1854-1855 1/32

Production of "Engineer Bacevich", St. Petersburg, Russia. Set No 13. 12 pieces. Beautiful stylized box.
Available in the UK etc from Steve Weston

Russian infantry - Crimea by GA Embleton

Pictures of the daily life of Russian army

Here at the Vivandiere shop.

Crimean war peepshow

Our Russian Jager reenactor friends made a peepshow - a traditional popular entertainment in the 1850s in Russia for the event at the Alma - go here to see photos of the results.

Vivandiere shop

Check out the English language version of this great enterprise.

Photos from the Russian historical camp

More from Liudmyla of the event at the Crimea. Also go the Vivandiere shop for reenactment goods especially for the Russian army of the Crimean war. Now you have no excuse

Photos of the Russian army of the late 19th century

See them here and here. Thanks to Boris for the tip off.

Assassination of Alexander II

While on the subject of political murder it is today in 1881 that Tsar Alexander II was killed by a bomb thrown from the roadside. He was travelling in a bullet proof carriage which was a gift from Napoleon III.

Abolishing of serfdom

Something from 150 years ago was the abolishing of serfdom in Russia today in 1861.

Russian camp scene

Not sure about this picture - I think it's a Crimean war camp scene but I am not sure.

Decembrist Revolt

This event took place today in 1825 in Russia. I have never heard of it before but these two images are well worth a look so what better day to do it?

Russian stuff

Had this comment - so I thought I'd highlight it so we might get an answer

Where do you guys get your uniforms and such? I am looking into purchasing a number of items but can't find any place that sells russian uniforms from the Crimean war

Anyone know?

2nd Regiment of Polish Sultan Cossacks

Found this image on wikimedia. From the Crimean period.